New wider review launched into the deaths of toddler and his father in Skegness
The body of Bronson Battersby was found on January 9th alongside his father Kenneth.
Last updated 21st Feb 2024
A full independent review is being launched into the deaths of a 2 year old boy and his father in Skegness.
The body of Bronson Battersby was found on January 9th, it's believed dad Kenneth had a fatal heart attack.
The deaths shocked the country.
Toddler Bronson's believed to have been left unable to fend for himself.
The pair WERE known to children's services.
Social services, the council, police and family will all be involved
Social workers are said to have raised concerns with police after they didn't get an answer from Mr Battersby's house.
Lincolnshire county council launched a rapid review into whether more could have been done to have prevented Bronson's death.
Now it's been decided a fuller 6 month investigation is needed which will look at what happened and whether lessons could be learned.
Social services, the council, police and the family will all be involved.
The Lincolnshire Children's safety partnership has made the decision wanting a more in depth study.
It's said the review will consider whether any steps could have been taken to better safeguard and promote the welfare of children and prevent or reduce the risk of similar incidents in future.
We expected the review to take around 6 months
In a statement Chris Cook, independent chair of the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership, said:
“Keeping children safe is a priority for all local agencies, and it’s important we take time to explore fully the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and identify any potential improvements we could make."
“To that end, we will be commissioning an independent author to make a detailed analysis of the work of local safeguarding partners."
"The family will also be given an opportunity to contribute to this process."
“We expect the review to take around six months to complete, and the report will be published, although we will not be able to share it until any other related investigations, such as the potential inquest, are closed.
“Our thoughts remain with the family at this difficult time.”